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The Norman K. Parsells Award, is presented annually to honor the memory and spirit of Norm Parsells. He was a dedicated Rotarian who served his community and Rotary, demonstrating Rotary’s ideal of “Service Above Self”. This year’s recipients of the Award were recognized as Rotarians who personify the same spirit […]

Norm Parsells Award Luncheon

December 10, 2019 in News (updated on July 3, 2020)

Derby-Shelton Rotarians continue to brighten the lives of others, and this time its kids. Just in time for the start of the winter cold, Rotarians have once again participated in a program that purchases and supplies attractive winter coats for kids. Rotarians have participated in Operation Warmth which is run […]

Rotarians Help Operation Warmth for Kids

December 8, 2019 in News / Operation Warm / Program (updated on October 10, 2022)

Food drive donation — Rotary President Tom Wilson and Pat Tarasovic at Spooner House. Rotary President Tom Wilson and Pat Tarasovic at St. Vincent DePaul Two local food banks have over $13,000 in donations to purchase food thanks to the combined efforts of The Liberty Bank Foundation, the Friend A. Russ Foundation, and the […]

Rotarians, Liberty Bank and Friend A. Russ Fund Hold Successful ...

November 26, 2019 in News (updated on November 26, 2019)

Derby-Shelton Rotary is pleased to welcome two new members. At the meeting on November 21, Assistant District Governor Cindy Fitch swore in Kristin Bures and Anthony Discenzo. Welcome! At the same meeting, Kristin passed on the “Bell of Gratitude” to Kim Ryan Caro for her outstanding work for the Derby-Shelton […]

Derby-Shelton Rotary Welcomes New Members

November 26, 2019 in News (updated on July 3, 2020)

Derby-Shelton Rotarians had a lot to be proud of and to celebrate at the weekly meeting as Past President Jen Champagne reported on the fantastic year that the Club had in regards to Rotary Foundation Giving. The Club garnered the following recognition for the year: White Knights Club Rotray District […]

Rotarians Celebrate Foundation Success

November 8, 2019 in News (updated on November 8, 2019)

Thanks to all who made Saturday, September 7 a very successful day for Derby-Shelton Rotary Club’s Annual Hoptoberfest. This fun afternoon (1-5 PM) along the Riverwalk in Shelton was full of beer, food and live music and the proceeds help support the charitable activities of the Club. […]

Hoptoberfest 2019

July 18, 2019 in events / News (updated on September 30, 2019)

Though weather delayed it for two weeks, the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club Installation of officers for 2019-2020 finally took place at Brownson Country club on July 11 and a great time was had by all present. Outgoing president Jen Champagne started the program by presentingPaul Harris Awards to Cindy Fitch, Judy […]

Tom Wilson and Cabinet Installed for 2019-2020 year

July 18, 2019 in News (updated on July 28, 2019)

(L-R) Chris Clouet, Carolyn Schweyer, Wendy Stone, Jen Champagne and Mike Cannici. The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club has presented two very special Paul Harris Fellow awards in recognition of outstanding community Service to the Shelton Intermediate Schoo’s School of Innovation and to Mike Cannici of Derby. Rotary President Jen Champagne made […]

Rotary Club Presents Special Paul Harris Fellows Awards

June 6, 2019 in News (updated on November 2, 2019)

Derby-Shelton Rotary club’s Christmas party got some extra excitment this year when Rotary President Jen Champagne announced that the Board of Directors had voted to present Heidi Allen a special Paul Harris Award for her service to Rotary and the community. Heidi is club member Jeff Forte’s partner and has […]

DS Rotary Presents a Special Paul Harris Award

December 16, 2018 in News (updated on December 16, 2018)